The Atlanta Braves are set to clash with the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park on September 20, 2024, starting at 7:10 PM in conditions forecasted to include light rain. The Braves will send Charlie Morton to the hill, armed with a 4.006 ERA, while Valente Bellozo, who carries a 3.703 ERA, will pitch for the Marlins.

As of now, the Braves are in 7th place in the 2024 NL East Division standings with an 83-70 record, marking a .540 winning percentage. They have achieved a divisional record of 24-22, situating them 3rd in the division. Their performance has been strong recently, winning 5 of their last 10 games and currently riding a 2-game win streak. The Braves have also shown resilience on the road with a 41-37 record, alongside their home record of 42-33. Furthermore, they have tallied 668 total runs, while their pitching has held opponents to 583 runs.

Turning to the Marlins, they sit in 15th place within the division with a concerning 56-97 record, translating to a .370 win percentage. Their divisional struggles are evident with a 17-32 record, placing them last in the division. The Marlins are currently bedeviled by a 2-game losing streak and have won only 2 out of their last 10 matchups. They have a home record of 29-49 and away record of 27-48, having scored 586 runs and allowed a hefty 805 runs.

In terms of betting, the odds favor the Braves. The point spread is set at 1.5, the over/under for the game is 8.5, while the money line sees the Braves at -201 and the Marlins at +171. This suggests that betting circles expect a close game possibly leaning towards an under scenario with the Braves holding a substantial edge.